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HURRICANE PHONE BOOK-HOUSING AND MONETARY ASSISTANCE-UPDATED
Reply to: [email protected]
Date: 2005-09-17, 11:03PM CDT
HURRICANE RELIEF-KNOW YOUR RIGHTS
Bridget Kelly/Nikki Alexander [email protected] 1-920-732-3054
UPDATED 09/17/05 I am working on an update for this phone book-available soon.
If anyone is in the affected areas or any shelter areas in the US, please print and pass
all this information on. THERE ARE MANY PEOPLE NOT GETTING ENOUGH CORRECT
INFORMATION. There are flights, housing, and transportation available- KEEP ASKING AND CALLING-DON’T GIVE UP! YOU HAVE THESE RIGHTS NOW! Please call me for assistance, as phone lines for most people are consistently busy.
A WONDERFUL GROUP OF VOLUNTEERS IS REALLY HELPING TO FIND HOMES FOR PEOPLE SEE:KATRINA HOME DRIVE:http://katrinahomedrive.org./
EACH STATE IS OFFERING WONDERFUL ASSISTANCE WITH EVERYTHING FROM PAPERWORK TO HOUSING. MANY STATES ARE WAIVING CERTAIN CRITERIA FOR RECEIVING IMMEDIATE ASSISTANCE. I WILL PROVIDE STATE HOTLINE NUMBERS IF REQUESTED. SOME ARE LISTED BELOW. TRY STATE HOMELAND SECURITY MANAGEMNET OFFICES OR EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT OFFICES.
THIS IS AN IMPORTANT PHONE BOOK ON FREE ASSISTANCE RESOURCES FOR HOUSING, TRANSPORTATION AND MONEY
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
MOST AFFECTED PEOPLE ARE ELIGIBLE FOR HOUSING VOUCHERS THROUGH HUD.MANY HOMES FOR RENT WILL TAKE THE VOUCHERS.
THIS IS LONG-TERM HOUSING BASED ON INCOME AND NUMBER OF PEOPLE IN EACH FAMILY. TO SIGN UP OR OFFER TO TAKE THIS ASSISTANCE AS PAYMENT PLEASE SEE BELOW.
IF YOU ALREADY RECEIVED RENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PORTABILITY TO OTHER STATES OR RELOCATING.
HUD ESTABLISHES TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-955-2232) FOR SECTION 8 VOUCHER HOLDERS AND PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-117.cfm
many more housing options below.
US DEPARTMENT OF LABOR-Unemployment disaster relief many qualify
1-866-4-USA-DOL
TTY-1-877-889-5627
http://www.dol.gov/opa/hurricane-recovery.htm
TEXAS WORKFORCE COMMISSION-
Remember that many people are entitled to disaster unemployment-even self-employed
And those that worked sporadically. EVERYONE SIGN UP.
http://www.twc.state.tx.us/news/disaster_response.html
Call 1-800-818-7811. Claims takers will take calls from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Employers offering jobs to victims of Hurricane Katrina call 1-800-695-6879. Phones will be staffed from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
FDIC
Money in bank accounts-now closed-FOR PEOPLE THAT CANNOT ACCESS PERSONAL MONEY IN LOCAL AREAS call the FDIC
1-877-ASK-FDIC (275-3342). The hotline is operating 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
STATE WEBSITES & NUMBERS:
SOME STATES WILL PROVIDE TRANSPORTATION AND HOUSING IN APARTMENTS, HOTELS, ETC.
http://www.michigan.gov/som/0,1607,7-192–125469–,00.html
MICHIGAN-HOTLINE1-888-535-6136
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION USEFUL LINKS-http://www.dot.gov/katrinalinks.htm LOST ID- 202-366-4000 This is a main switchboard number
http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/webstate.htm- STATE DOT OFFICES
SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION LOST SS CARDS or NUMBERS- http://www.socialsecurity.gov/
www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html
or Call 1-800-772-1213; or visit a local Social Security office. Replace a card- http://www.socialsecurity.gov/online/ss-5.html
US HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES RELIEF
1866-528-6334
To register kids in Texas Schools: Texas Homeless education office
http://www.utdanacenter.org/theo/
FOR FOOD STAMPS
The Texas Health and Human services posted this about bogus food stamp e-mail circulation. See: http://www.dshs.state.tx.us/dshstoday/bogusemail.shtm. Instead call 2-1-1 information service anywhere or 1-888-312-4567. No gas money is being given out.
FEMA – 20.000-$2,000 debit cards and other emergency assistance.
www. FEMA.gov/ Filing for disaster relief number 1800-621-FEMA (3362)
TTY 1-800-462-7585 (speech & hearing impaired)
FEMA APPLICATIONS: http://www.fema.gov/pdf/about/process/help_after_disaster_english.pdf
HOUSING RESOURCES:
http://neworleans.craigslist.org/apa/
Worldwide www.craigslist.org
www.shareyourhome.org 888-827-2525
http://www.katrina-relocation.com/
http://www.hurricanehousing.org/
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaHomeDrive/
www.katrinahousing.org
and of course the larger organizations
HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT
IF YOU RECEIVED RENT ASSISTANCE THROUGH GOVERNMENT AGENCIES YOU ARE ELIGIBLE FOR PORTABILITY TO OTHER STATES OR RELOCATING.
HUD ESTABLISHES TOLL-FREE NUMBER (1-800-955-2232) FOR SECTION 8 VOUCHER HOLDERS AND PUBLIC HOUSING RESIDENTS
http://www.hud.gov/news/release.cfm?content=pr05-117.cfm
Hi everyone:
I’ve been able to help many people host individuals and families. One problem is that Houston area phone lines are busy even with voice mail. Many of the homes being offered come from people privately through me. I have talked to most of the people offering housing, so I am certain of character. Many are offering additional assistance, including transportation and food. Now, don’t be afraid to ask. We are here for you. Please contact me if you need help finding housing or would like to post through me. There are limited resources now for homes in the Houston area. I have many individuals and families willing to help long-term. One apt in KC will take up to fifteen people. Some have special requirements but mostly they have opened their doors freely. I understand the issues with family and not wanting to leave the affected areas, but I hope some will relocate for at least the school year to get back to life until your GOVERNMENT ENTITLEMENTS COME THROUGH. I also rec. getting your names in with Habitat for Humanity to be first on the lists for new homes. See:https://www.habitat.org/cd/disaster/house/request.aspx
GODSPEED! Please call or write for options. Bridget
US POSTAL MAIL
IS BEING REDIRECTED. SOME POST OFFICES ARE OFFERING FREE POST OFFICE BOXES. 1-800-275-8777 http://www.usps.com/communications/news/serviceupdates.htm?from=bannercommunications&page=katrina
FINDING PEOPLE:
Many websites are supplying databases. See www.cnn.com , www.fema.gov
www.redcross.org
STATE HOUSING OFFERS FOR HURICANE KATRINA SURVIVORS
ILLINOIS Katrina HOTLINE for SURVIVORS and VOLUNTEERS AND DONATIONS . OF ALL SORTS
800-843-6154
Hurricane Katrina Victim Assistance Hotline at 800-843-6154. This is a hotline for one-stop shopping of State services, including: health care, crisis counseling, temporary housing and food and clothing allotments. It will be operational between the hours of 8:30 am and 5:00 pm.
http://www.illinois.gov/
http://www.illinois.gov/dropoff.cfm
AIRLINES & INDIVIDUALS WITH DONATED FREQUENT FLYER MILES
Many airlines are offering assistance but many of the donated miles are going to large organizations like the RED CROSS for relief efforts. It is very important to talk with the charitable organizations about what your rights are with donations of free or reduced travel. As survivors you have many rights to donations that may or may not be communicated to you. Contact the airlines for more information. Don’t give up. CHECK WITH ALL AIRLINES FOR FREE FLIGHTS
MIDWEST FREQUENT FLYER MIRACLE PROGRAMS.
Many agencies offer free airlines tickets from donated miles. You may have to contact the agencies directly.
See: http://www.midwestairlines.com/MAWeb/(4lpczkb02cgtwz3prvu4vuzi)/myAccount/useYourMiles/qualifyingNonProfit.aspx
Call:414-570-4118
NORTHWEST AIRLINES
http://www.nwa.com/features/hurricanerelief/
NORTHWEST IS OFFERING SOME DISASTER RELIEF FARES
1-800-225-2525
FROM KELLY AND TIFF:
TEXAS NUMBERS AND OTHER AREA WEBS
http://.neworleans.craigslist.org
www.abc13.com Channel 13 web site-lots of info
www.khou.com Channel 11 web site
www.houstonchronicle.com Newspaper web site (jobs & listing of Houses to Rent) www.greensheet.com Listing of Houses to rent (go by area of Houston you are in) www.kilt.com Radio Station web site
www.ksbj.org Radio Station web site
www.104krbe.com Radio Station web site (lots of info)
www.hurricanehousing.org
www.fuma.org Food Stamps 713-957-HELP or 800-500-4266
School Info 713-892-6699 800-942-3678
WIC (Formula) 1-888-469-5627
www.theworksource.org
United Way 211 or 713-957-HELP
Louisiana State Police 800-469-4828 (Road Closures)
Crisis Line 713-HOTLINE
Red Cross Survivor Database 877-568-3317
Red Cross Missing Persons 713-313-1628
Red Cross 713-313-5480
Salvation Army Command Center 713-752-0677
Social Services 713-552-0186
Local Red Cross Shelter: Spring Tabernacle 281-353-1851 North on 45, turn left on FM 2920 (the light after Splashtown), 3131 FM 2920 Rd, Spring
Local Library: Harris County Library-Baldwin Boettcher 281-821-1320 North on 45, turn right on FM 1960, turn left on Aldine Westfield, on right at the 2nd light Books, Computers with internet Local Park: Mercer Park-located across from the library TEMPORARY HOMES-throughtout the United States. Most situations will help with transporation to their Homes.
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/KatrinaHomeDrive
Or call Kirby Sommers, New York City @212-787-8726.
ITEMS NEEDED: PERSONAL HYGIENE PRODUCTS · toothpaste · toothbrushes · dental floss · deodorant · soap · shampoo · combs/hair brushes · tampons · maxi pads · panty liners · diapers: infant-adult Medical Needs · all over the counter medicatins (unopened) · first aid supplies Food · non-perishable food items · baby food · baby formula Clothes · all sizes (infant-adult Misc · blankets · baby bottles · towels · pillows · magazines/books · toys · Cell phone charges old and new –put masking tape with what type of phone it charges. Mark outside the box Phone Charger! · Rubber gloves- latex free
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